Sandy Beamon

Music has always been a driving force in Sandy's life.  She hails from generations of pastors, musicians, and singers and has been groomed for ministry since the age of 4.  Her musical/ministry legacy continues on in the lives of her children, as well as the many young musicians that she has taken under her wing.

The music ministry of Sandy Beamon is nationally-known, as she is in great demand as a worship leader, workshop clinician, and evangelist.  The release of Sandy Beamon's first CD project, entitled "My Storms Shall Take Wings" has set the standard for modern worship.  

 

Music.....A Family Affair for the Scruggs'

The Scruggs Sisters, Antoinette, Aretha, Alayna, and Adena have been performing for approximately 22 years at various church, community, and sports events. In the beginning when they sang gospel and patriotic music acapella and were accompanied by their parents Wanda Scruggs on piano and Melvin Scruggs on bass or saxophone. The Scruggs' sisters have come along way since winning local Gospel Fest singing competitions.

Wanda with Alayna and Adena Scruggs

Aretha and Alayna are now working on a gospel CD which will feature gospel music in different genres of music, i.e., salsa, ballad, praise and worship, etc.  They will be working with Michael Bereal, and are exploring singing jingles on TV commercials and now own a vocal coaching business in which they teach vocal lessons to individuals, groups, or churches. Alayna also married Aaron Elam, a guitarist and keyboardist.

The eldest of the Scruggs' sisters, Antoinette, has just been appointed the Musical Director for a new pilot TV show for NBC beginning in July entitled the "Singing Bee".  She chooses all the people who will be singing different genres of songs for each contestant.  Antoinette is also singing back-up for Chaka Khan and has traveled extensively. She recently returned from a one-year tour at Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan.

Adena Scruggs, is a recent graduate of CBU, majoring in Mathematics, and has been married since July, 2005 to drummer, Albert Burnett III.  She is currently substitute teaching, coaching girls' basketball and volleyball and starting her own catering business

Wanda is a Praise & Worship leader at Crossword Christian Fellowship, Moreno Valley, California, under the leadership of Pastor Lacey and Minister Karen Sykes, a pianist and motivational speaker, and the current chair of the "Empowering Young Women Conference." Wanda and Melvin Scruggs have been married for 30 years. When they are not working on their day jobs, or performing music in the church, they are showing support for one of the Scruggs' girls. Wanda says,   "All glory belongs to God."